
CLIENT: | Cricket World Cup Barbados |
CAPACITY: | 27,500 World Cup |
13,500 Legacy | |
VALUE: | US $70 million |
SERVICE: | Full Architectural Services |
STATUS: | Complete |
COMPLETION: | 2007 |
Stadium
Barbados
Dipesh Patel was Project Director and Lindsay Johnston was Project Architect for this stadium while employed by Arup Associates.
Kensington Oval is a true landmark ground on the international cricket circuit and is a ground steeped in tradition. Kensington Oval is a cricket ground made up of individual stands, not a stadium. Each stand has a very unique character; the new stands seek to retain the positive attributes of the one they replace. The final scheme retains the intimate character of the ground, whilst creating a stunning vibrant new facility. The 13,500 seat permanent capacity was temporarily increased to 27,500 for the 2007 Cricket World Cup Final. The redevelopment improved cricketing conditions and acts as a key urban catalyst for the surrounding areas of Bridgetown. The old ground had no urban presence; this was rectified with the creation of new civic spaces along with mixed-use development providing year round, non-match day activities making Kensington Oval a key destination in Barbados.